SDS Bits

[Lijong]

I've been given some new SDS drill bits but have no SDS drill. Is there an adapter so I can use these drill bits in my normal combi drill?

Thank you as always

 

[Deleted member 174758]

No.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Keep an eye on Aldi and Lidl tool sales, they sometimes have SDS drills on sale at between £30 / £40. There is no substitute, or adaptor for SDS.

 

[Lijong]

Thank you. So I will therefore have to buy a SDS drill, oh whoa. First world problems, eh? Now I have an excuse....thanks chaps.

 

[cdbe]

Cut a bit of the SDS end off with an angle grinder if you have one. You can just about use 'as is' if you position it right in the chuck but not recommended.

 

[mattylad]

Don't cut the bits, get the SDS drill to use them - you won't regret it.
FWIW I have one of the SDS drills from Lidl, its lasted me 11 years+ so far with occasional DIY use, drilled through 22" walls, chiseled holes into stone flags and is still going strong.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I have to agree with Mattylad - if you think you'll end up drilling a reasonable number of holes over the years and/or chipping off tiles and/or breaking out smaller bits of masonry or concrete, then a 2kg class SDS drill (with rotation stop) is an excellent investment

 

[Lijong]

Gone for a Makita. I will use it and have some garden work to do over summer with sleepers so it will come in very handy. Also, bought a SDS head to normal drill head so I can use both. Think it will come in handy. Thanks everyone. greatly appreciated